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How Can A Ganglion Cyst In The Knuckles Be Treated?

hello I am a 22 y/o female and I have been told I have a ganglion cyst it is located between my middle and my pointer finger on the knuckle and it is coming from the middle finger knuckle I have been to two dr about this and had it removed 3 times already and It keeps coming back and I am in a large amount of pain because of it I am now looking to other options and would like to know what you think the first two surgeries are by the same dr first time size of a grape second time two of the twisted together and third by different dr and size of a large grape I am very confused on what to do and I would like other options because it will problly come back again if I have surgery for the 4th time please give me your option I live in south Carolina and I want this thing gone for GOOD thanks
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have ganglion cyst. It is a benign cystic lesion. But its known gor recurrence. Complete excision of ganglion cyst is required. You should go for complete excision of cyst. Drugs will not help you.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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How Can A Ganglion Cyst In The Knuckles Be Treated?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have ganglion cyst. It is a benign cystic lesion. But its known gor recurrence. Complete excision of ganglion cyst is required. You should go for complete excision of cyst. Drugs will not help you. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.